Licensure portability grant program - podiatry plays a vital role in public health, particularly for individuals with diabetes and the elderly, where timely care can prevent severe complications…

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
H1M53168
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,200,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
93.211 Telehealth Programs
Completion date 46% complete
Funding agency
Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Place of performance
Germantown, MD, USA

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Description

Licensure portability grant program - podiatry plays a vital role in public health, particularly for individuals with diabetes and the elderly, where timely care can prevent severe complications (EX: amputations) and even save lives. Despite its importance, podiatry is a relatively small profession, making telehealth a crucial avenue for extending its reach to underserved populations. However, current licensure requirements pose significant barriers to telehealth adoption, as practitioners must be licensed in each jurisdiction where their patients reside. The establishment of an interstate podiatric medical licensure compact would address these challenges by streamlining the licensure process, eliminating redundancies, and reducing administrative burdens for podiatrists seeking multistate licensure. By facilitating expedited licensure, the compact would support the principles of license portability and enable podiatrists to provide timely care across state lines. The podiatric profession is well-positioned to benefit from the implementation of a licensure compact, ultimately improving access to podiatric care for patients nationwide.

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Amendment $150,000
Amendment Licensure portability grant program $150,000
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Quick answers

Who received award H1M53168?

H1M53168 was awarded to Federation Of Podiatric Medical Boards by Office of Federal Assistance Management (Health Resources and Services Administration) on July 1, 2024.

How much is award H1M53168 worth?

$1,200,000 has been obligated on H1M53168.

Which agency awarded H1M53168?

Office of Federal Assistance Management (Health Resources and Services Administration) awarded H1M53168, with funding from Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (Health Resources and Services Administration).

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